Tuesday, August 9, 2011

St. Mary Head Start Orientation 8/24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Almetra J. Franklin, CEO for the St. Mary & Vermilion Parishes Head Start Programs would like to announce the first day of school for the 2011-2012 school session. Head Start Program children in St. Mary and Vermilion Parish will begin on Thursday, August 25, 2011. Parents are asked to bring their children in on the first day and buses will return the children home. Mrs. Franklin has asked that all children are asked to arrive at the center by 8:30 a.m. and not before 8:00 a.m. Buses will leave the centers at 2:15 p.m. Parents are asked to please be home to receive their child. Children are expected to be dressed in the proper uniform of navy blue and white.

St. Mary & Vermilion Head Start Program is known locally, statewide, and nationally for providing quality, comprehensive services to children ages three to five years. These services include developmental, appropriate, educational activities, health and mental health services, socialization and two hot, delicious meals and a snack for the children.

PARENT ORIENTATION WILL BE HELD FOR NEW AND RETURNING PARENTS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011 AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE PATTERSON CIVIC CENTER FOR BABY BEAR, CINDERELLA, GOLDILOCKS, YOGI BEAR, WINNIE THE POOH, AND TWEETY BIRD.

ORIENTATION FOR BAMBI, MICKEY MOUSE, PETER PAN AND SNOW WHITE PARENTS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011 AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE FRANKLIN RECREATION CENTER.
5:00 P.M.

Parent Orientation is mandatory for Head Start Parents and is held to acquaint parents with the rules and regulations governing the Head Start Program and to ensure a smooth transition from home into the Head Start Program. We are asking that both parents please attend orientation

We appreciate your cooperation. If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Janice
Thornhill-Tate, Family and Community Partnership Specialist, at (337) 828-5753 or 1-800-368-1851 or Mrs. Elaine Collins, Family & Community Partnership Assistant at (337) 893-2528.

The Head Start Program is an Equal Opportunity Agency


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